Orleans County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Orleans County in LA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 53,220 violent crimes and 91,068 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 202.1 per 100k residents, which is 90.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 407.8 per 100k, 149.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate202.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53,220 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents999 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents3,607 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,722 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents16,818 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate407.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents91,068 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents10,044 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate219.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents60,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate147.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,615 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 202.1 | F | 53220 | 106.2 | +90.3% |
| Property Crime | 407.8 | F | 91068 | 163.6 | +149.2% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 999 | 0.5 | +157.1% |
| Rape | 14.8 | F | 3607 | 3.5 | +319.3% |
| Robbery | 14.6 | F | 4722 | 5.8 | +150.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 60.1 | F | 16818 | 22.3 | +170.2% |
| Burglary | 40.9 | F | 10044 | 24.0 | +70.3% |
| Larceny | 219.4 | F | 60404 | 116.4 | +88.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 147.4 | F | 20615 | 22.2 | +565.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delgado Community College
University of New Orleans
Southern University and A&M College: New Orleans
Louisiana State University: Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
Tulane University
New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans, LA